2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB7 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 93 L |
